Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Sepia Tone |
| SKU | DET638 |
| Hex | #B8A88A |
| RGB | 184, 168, 138 |
| HSL | 39°, 24%, 63% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Sepia Tone
Sepia Tone sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sepia Tone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Sepia Tone within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B8A88A in HSL space. Pair Sepia Tone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Sepia Tone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sepia Tone from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET638 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sepia Tone
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sleepy Owlet (SW 9513), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Tone without repainting risk. See the full Sleepy Owlet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sepia Tone
Behr's nearest match is Merino (N260-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Tone without repainting risk. See the full Merino swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sepia Tone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Huntington Beige (HC-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Tone without repainting risk. See the full Huntington Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At Valspar, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Fresh Leaf (8004-22D) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Leaf swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At Glidden, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Towrope (417-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sepia Tone
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Palmyra Tan (H112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Tone without repainting risk. See the full Palmyra Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Bayberry Wax (H0110) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayberry Wax swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sepia Tone
Rodda has no exact twin of Sepia Tone. The nearest is Sand Sculpture (CA094) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sepia Tone
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Sepia Tone is Trenchcoat (C2-893). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Trenchcoat and you'll get the same color. See the full Trenchcoat swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sepia Tone
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sepia Tone. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sepia Tone
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sepia Tone is Travertine Path (0345) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Travertine Path swatch →